Western Stabilization Presents: Soil Stabilization Presented by: Barry Berggren Stabilization Division Mgr.
Soil Stabilization What is it? Used for centuries Means to consolidate soils and aggregates Increases strengths and load bearing capacities Controls volume change during wet / dry cycles
Soil Stabilization Soil Modification Improvement of soil behavior Soil Stabilization Increases strength and structural values
Soil Stabilization What is it? Process Equipment Materials
Soil Stabilization Applications Building pads Streets and roads Parking lots Storage and truck yards Pond and Landfill liners
Soil Stabilization Other Considerations Dry-up Aeration of soils Moisture treatment Landscape
Soil Stabilization Equipment Spreader Soil Mixers Compactors
Spreaders
Soil Mixers
Compactors
Cost Comparisons Stabilization as compared to conventional remove and replace R & R 25K Sq. Ft.Cost = $1.00 / Sq. Ft. Stabilize 25K Sq. Ft.Cost = $.85 / Sq. Ft. Cost Savings = $.15 / Sq. Ft. ( $3,750) Above based on 12” section, 5% lime, 110# soils weight
Cost Comparisons Stabilization as compared to conventional remove and replace R & R 250K Sq. Ft.Cost = $.90 / Sq. Ft. Stabilize 250K Sq. Ft.Cost = $.44 / Sq. Ft. Cost Savings =$.46 / Sq. Ft. ($115,000) Above based on 12” section, 5% lime, 110# soils weight